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On Monday, FN has announced the release of the SCAR 20S chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor. 6.5 Creedmoor continues to gain traction and popularity since being introduced over 13 years ago. FN is banking on SOCOM support and adoption of 6.5 creedmoor in the MK220 SSR, as the catalyst for SCAR 20S being chambered in 6.5.
Last week the French government approved the order of 75,000 Glock pistols for the French military. The contract also calls for holsters, magazine pouches, suppressors, ammunition, and cases. A contract that is worth $44 million euros or $49 million dollars.
Trijicon is synonymous for building quality optics built with performance, reliability, and precision in mind. Trijicon has recently announced an rangefinder that will like change the landscape moving forward—meet the Trijicon Ventus and Ventus X.
Today, Smith and Wesson announced a series of new M&P 2.0 pistols to their Performance Center lineup. The new M&P 2.0 performance pistols are chambered in 9mm or .40 S&W.
Sharps Rifle Company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Bankruptcy documents where filed with the Wyoming District U.S. Bankruptcy court on December 31st of 2019. The bankruptcy filings by Sharps shows that the company had been in financial distress for sometime and unable to pay back debts and loans.
Overwatch Precision is well-known within the industry for making aftermarket Glock parts. Overwatch is mainly known for their aftermarket TAC Triggers for Glock pistols. Now, Overwatch is expanding its TAC Trigger Kits to additional pistols.
Zev Technologies has been steadily adding to the O.Z-9 lineup since the release of their pistol back in January 2019. Next, in the summer of 2019 Zev released the O.Z-9 Modular Build Kit. Finally, in the fall of 2019 Zev released the O.Z-9 Compact. Now, jump to early 2020 and Zev announces—the O.Z-9 Combat.
What do you think of when you hear the term low power variable optic? Most shooters with a reasonable amount of scope knowledge would think 1-4x, 1-6x, and 1-8x power optics. Vortex has has stepped into the uncharted waters with an LPVO with up to 10x magnification. Meet Vortex’s new LPVO, Razor HD Gen III 1-10×24 FFP.
Firearms will be a heavy topic of debate and discussion during Virginia’s General Assembly session started yesterday. Democrats are now currently in control of the Virginia house, senate, and governor’s office. Democrats currently have the path forward to introduce and pass sweeping gun legislation.
Christensen Arms Modern Precision Rifle has been awarded the Golden Bullseye “Rifle of the Year” honors by Sporting Illustrated. The Modern Precision Rifle features a light weight chassis with a folding stock, Christensen Arms carbon fiber barrel, carbon fiber comb and free floating handguard, a side baffle muzzle device, and a 20 MOA rail.
The Sig Sauer P320 XCOMPACT has been awarded Ballistic Best Reader’s Choice for “Best Compact Semi-Auto for 2019. The Ballistic Best Reader’s Choice gives consumers the ability to vote and chose the best in class, quality and innovation across various product categories.
Early morning in Iraq ballistic missiles where launched against U.S. Forces. Iran fired more than a dozen ballistic missiles at two military bases housing U.S. troops. Some of those ballistic missiles bombarded Al-Asad military installation located in western Iraq.
You ever wonder what are the best selling guns during the year? Well, now you can have those burning questions answered. Last week, on the Gun broker website it revealed the top selling firearms for 2019.
Recover Tactical had recently announced their new stabilizing kit/brace just a couple weeks ahead of Shot Show 2020. Pistol braces have had a solid following within the firearms community. Now, Recover Tactical has entered the pistol brace game with their 20/20 stabilizing brace.
Recently, Black Aces Tactical released a lever-action shotgun chambered in 12 gauge. If you are a fan of lever-actions as I am this shotgun will be right down your alley. The shotgun is a available now in silver, black, and wood furniture.
Late in December Angstadt Arms released a cryptic video teasing the announcement of a new submachine gun. Also, with an countdown to the announcement. The wait is over ladies and gents and Angstadt Arms has revealed the MDP-9. The MDP-9 is a new delayed blowback submachine gun.